How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sierra 1500, which is 4% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Sierra 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2016 model year.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints was 24,200 miles.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries among the 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sierra 1500.

How does the 2016 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2016 model's 4% share of complaints in this area is lower than earlier years like 2010 (22%) and 2011 (18%), but similar to nearby years such as 2017 (3%) and 2018 (4%).

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of its 377 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 24,200 miles, with one crash and two injuries reported, but no related recalls exist for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 4% of 377
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 24,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Rear seat headrests fail to lock in the raised position and drop under light pressure, leaving adult passengers unprotected in a crash or hard stop.
Driver's seat shifts or becomes loose, sometimes moving toward the steering wheel after shifting gears.
Owners report the subframe's rust-proofing coating peeling off with rust and corrosion appearing underneath.
Rear window has shattered while driving, in one case linked to a shorting rear defroster overheating the glass.
Sunroof exploded while driving at highway speed, though a screen kept glass shards out of the cabin.
Some owners describe the brake pedal becoming hard to depress or sinking to the floor, in one case resulting in a rear-end crash.

When 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2017, latest Aug 12, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200514 (5%)
200613 (6%)
200729 (9%)
200876 (16%)
200933 (12%)
201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sierra 1500, which is 4% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Sierra 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2016 model year.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints was 24,200 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries among the 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sierra 1500.
How does the 2016 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2016 model's 4% share of complaints in this area is lower than earlier years like 2010 (22%) and 2011 (18%), but similar to nearby years such as 2017 (3%) and 2018 (4%).